The Best Movies Coming Out in May

As summer approaches, many Americans are already researching the blockbusters they will check out to escape the heat. While some months seem to offer nothing that appeals to your taste, May of 2018 has something for everyone. OMG Inc explores the top releases for you. So, get your popcorn, sweets, and liquid libations ready as we examine the best movies to see this May.

Life of the Party

In the mood for a comedy? With political tensions promising not to simmer down anytime soon, we could all use a good laugh. Melissa McCarthy never disappoints in her efforts to deliver belly busting chuckles with a positive message. In this hilarious flick, McCarthy embodies a committed homemaker who is suddenly abandoned by her husband. After refusing to be a victim, her character, Deanna decides to head back to school and lands at the same college as her daughter. With new-found freedom and confidence, this mom takes on campus life while enjoying the parties and frat boys like any other student. The trailer alone might bring you to tears. Check it out here.

Deadpool 2

Combining comedy and adventure, Deadpool 2 is one of the most anticipated releases in May. Your favorite mouthy superhero is back to kick some Marvel tail while bringing the sarcastic laughs expected of him. In this sequel Ryan Reynolds, who plays Deadpool, battles Cable along with other villains to save a boy’s life. With 99% of people on rotten tomatoes wanting to see this movie, it is a feature you won’t want to miss. Head over to YouTube to watch the official trailer here.

Future World

If Sci-fi with a mystery and suspense twist is your bag, Future World will be a top pick for you in May. Starring James Franco, this futuristic plot line follows a young man making his way through desert badlands in search of the medicine that promises to heal his dying mother. Blazing heat, constant sickness, and war-torn land are just a few of the challenges Franco’s character faces in this exciting motion picture. Have a look at the trailer here.

Book Club

This list of movies to see in May wouldn’t be complete without a romantic comedy. In this film, Diane Keaton plays a boomer generation woman who is recently widowed. Her character is one of four women participating in a book club who decides to read Fifty Shades of Grey together. This group of women who have known each other the entirety of their lives include Keaton’s character along with a free bird who doesn’t like commitment, a woman still feeling the burn of a long-settled divorce, and a married woman who’s 35-year marriage is in a lull. The experiences that follow are hilarious, entertaining, healing, and heart-warming. You can see the trailer here.